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This past Saturday we sold 5 of our goats at auction.  Even four days afterwards I don't know that I am settled with having sold them, but trust that my husband made the right decision.  He grew up in the country and has a different outlook than I do with animals.  For me animals have always been pets.  I think that is the hardest thing for me to get used to with "farm life".  Around here animals can be "pets" but they have to also carry a purpose.  That still hasn't fully registered for me.  Either way, we had a first for our family in actually going to auction to sell our goats.  We sold one previously, however, Mama (my  mother-in-law) took him for us.  I told the children earlier in the week so that they could say their goodbyes.  They are just learning that there is more to the animal than just a pet.  It was an experience.  A few tears were shed by my Becca and myself.  All of them sold.  And we ended up bringing home lots of fresh vegetables for a great deal.  It amazes me what you can find at an auction!  
After the auction we went to my husbands Uncle's place and the girls got to feed and pet some horses.  I think this was a great way to end out our day!  Here are some pictures from our Saturday...

Gathering the goats (he has "Little Lily" by the horns) 
Now it is "Billy Jr." 
The five of them being pulled to Auction by my Mother-in-law 
 Arrived at Auction
 Getting their numbers (the black and white one is "Dotty")
 Lunch (Sam & Josh)
 Lunch (Cat & Becca)
 Becca & Peter - we were waiting for Daddy in the car.
It was hot & humid!
 Getting to give the horses treats!
 All my girls have liked horses, but Becca loves them!
 Cat petting "Levi"
Sam thinking about feeding "Termite"

For those who know our goats: Lily, Dotty, Billy Jr., Little Lily & Ariel were sold.  We still have Chelsea (our first goat and old boss who is now going on 10!), Briar Rose & Billy.

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